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CSCS Study Course

Become a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

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We do not provide a copy of the Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning 4th edition textbook so we recommend you obtain a copy prior to starting.

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Course Curriculum

Be sure to have a copy of the Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning 4th edition textbook before starting

  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Muscle Anatomy
  • Sliding Filament Theory
  • Neuromuscular System
  • Muscle Fiber Type & Motor Unit Recruitment
  • Proprioception
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Respiratory System
  • Chapter 1 Study Questions
  • Muscle Levers

  • Anatomical Planes & Body Movements

  • Work & Power

  • Biomechanical Factors of Human Performance

  • Sources of Resistance to Muscle Contraction

  • Joint Biomechanic Concerns

  • Chapter 2 Study Questions

  • Energy System Overview

  • The Phosphagen System

  • The Glycolytic System

  • The Oxidative System

  • Substrate Depletion & Repletion

  • Metabolic Specificity of Training

  • Chapter 3 Study Questions

  • Introduction to the Endocrine System

  • Adaptations in the Endocrine System

  • Testosterone

  • Growth Hormone

  • Insulin-Like Growth Factors

  • Adrenal Hormones

  • Chapter 4 Study Questions

  • Responses to Anaerobic Training

  • Adaptations to Anaerobic Training

  • Muscular Adaptations to Anaerobic Training

  • Other Adaptations to Anaerobic Training
  • Chapter 5 Study Questions
  • Acute Response to Aerobic Training

  • Chronic Adaptations to Aerobic Training

  • Adaptations & External and Individual Factors/Over Training

  • Overtraining Syndrome

  • Chapter 6 Study Questions
  • Resistance Training for Children

  • Resistance Training for Female Athletes

  • Resistance Training for Older Adults

  • Chapter 7 Study Questions

  • Sport Psychology Terminology

  • Influence of Arousal and Anxiety on Performance

  • Motivation, Attention, & Focus

  • Psychological Techniques for Improved Performance

  • Enhancing Motor Skill Acquisition and Learning

  • Chapter 8 Study Questions

  • Role of Sport Nutrition Professionals & Standard Guidelines

  • Protein

  • Carbohydrates

  • Fat

  • Vitamins & Minerals

  • Fluid Intake

  • Chapter 9 Study Questions

  • Pre-, During-, & Post-Competition Nutrition

  • Altering Body Composition

  • Feeding & Eating Disorders

  • Chapter 10 Study Questions

  • Nutrition Calculation Examples

  • Types of Performance Enhancing Drugs

  • Hormones

  • Dietary Supplements

  • Chapter 11 Study Questions

  • Introduction and Reasons for Testing

  • Testing Terminology

  • Test Administration

  • Chapter 12 Study Questions
  • Measuring Parameters for Athletic Performance

  • Selected Test Protocols

  • Evaluation of Data

  • Scoring Test Examples

  • Chapter 13 Study Questions

  • Warm Up & Flexibility

  • Types of Stretching

  • Static Stretching Techniques

  • Dynamic Stretching Techniques

  • Chapter 14 Study Questions

  • Fundamentals of Exercise Technique

  • Examples of Resistance Training Exercise

  • Chapter 15 Study Questions
  • General Guidelines & Bodyweight Training Methods

  • Core Stability & Balance Training Methods

  • Variable Resistance Training Methods

  • Nontraditional Implement Training Methods and Unilateral Training

  • Core Stability & Balance Training Examples

  • Nontraditional Exercise Training Examples

  • Chapter 16 Study Questions

  • Introduction to Program Design

  • Training Frequency

  • Volume & Rest Periods

  • Chapter 17 Study Questions

  • Plyometric Training

  • Plyometric Training Program Design

  • Age and Safety Considerations

  • Chapter 18 Study Questions

  • Examples of Plyometrics (Exercises 18.1-18.13)

  • Introduction and Key Terms

  • Program Design

  • Chapter 19 Study Questions

  • Factors Related to Aerobic Endurance Performance

  • Designing an Aerobic Endurance Program

  • Types of Aerobic Endurance Training Programs

  • Applications of Program Design to Training Seasons

  • Special Issues Related to Aerobic Endurance Training

  • Chapter 20 Study Questions

  • Central Concepts of Periodization

  • Phases of Periodization

  • Sports Seasons

  • Chapter 21 Study Questions

  • Overview and Injury Type

  • Stages of Rehab

  • Return To Training

  • Chapter 22 Study Questions
  • General Aspects of Facility Design

  • Designing & Arranging a Facility

  • Maintenance, Cleaning, & Space Needs

  • Chapter 23 Study Questions

  • Mission Statement & the Performance Team

  • Legal & Ethical Issues

  • Staff Policies & Activities

  • Chapter 24 Study Questions

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